Drivers throughout the country are always worried about intoxicated drivers, but are you aware of which drug is the most likely to cause a fatal accident in Tennessee?
A team with “Alcohol.org” recently studied national data to determine which substances are most likely to be found in the bloodstream of drivers in Tennessee.
Some findings specific to Tennessee:
Tennessee ranks 14th in the country with the most alcohol or drug related deaths.
Tennessee saw an increase of 2.8% in police reported drug-related deaths over the past decade
While amphetamine causes the highest number of traffic fatalities in Tennessee, it’s on the rise as the main cause of drug-related fatalities throughout the country– a 113.2% increase over the past decade. (WGNS Radio)